Gjakova, Commercial center in western Kosovo.
Description
Gjakova is a city set in a valley at 360 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and crossed by roads linking Prizren and Peja. The settlement stretches across this natural basin, functioning as a junction between these two regional centers.
History
The city grew as a major trade post during Ottoman rule, linking important routes between Shkodra and Constantinople through the Balkans. This trading position shaped the settlement's expansion and importance over many centuries.
Culture
The old bazaar reveals how local craftspeople and merchants continue their trades in traditional shops and workshops passed down through families. Walking through, visitors see how daily commerce and community life still revolve around these historic market streets.
Practical
The city has a university offering study programs for students across the region since 2013. Visitors find accommodation, restaurants, and shops for everyday needs concentrated in the center.
Did you know?
The Clock Tower underwent complete renovation after the Kosovo War and looks entirely different from its earlier form. This restoration shows how the city rebuilt itself following the conflict.
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Miruša Waterfalls
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Fierza Reservoir
30.8 km
Radoniq Lake
12.4 km
Hadum Mosque
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Shkelzeni Peak
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29.4 kmChurch of St. Paraskeva, Drsnik
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Свято-Троицкий собор
442 m
Kerek Mosque
31.1 km
Bajram Curri History Museum
29.6 km
St. Nicholas Church
19.6 km
Zatrič
18.3 km
Gjakova District
1.1 km
Terzijski Bridge
6.8 km
Church of Holy Salvation
29.7 km
White Drin Canyon
9.5 km
Fshajt Bridge
9.5 km
Mirusha Park
20.3 km
Zočište Monastery
22.4 km
Gjakova Clock Tower
243 m
The Bektashi Tekke Of Gjakova
390 m
Tabački Bridge
1.4 km
Saint Paul and Saint Peter Church, Gjakova
955 m
Kompleksi "Hani i Haraqisë"
365 m
Kopshti zoologjik "Ujku Trump"
5.8 km
Guri i Zi
20.5 km
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